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"This is a medical alert for a bad drug." So begin countless "bad drug" commercials, frequent occurrences on television, radio and social media.
Driven by attorneys who want to profit from class-action lawsuits, these ads perpetuate misinformation about FDA-approved medications. Their "health warnings" have the appearance of being government-sponsored public safety announcements. They can drive viewers, particularly senior citizens, to abruptly discontinue the life-saving medications prescribed by their physicians.
The Partnership to Protect Patient Health (PPPH) raises awareness about the risk these "bad drug" ads pose for patients' health. PPPH supports patient safety and advocates for responsible practices that keep health care decisions where they belong -- between patients and their doctors.
